Quote Originally Posted by AlphaKennyBody
Both very good reads. I especially liked the bit about endurance in the second article...it's -EV short term, but will help you maximize your profits in the long run.

I have a question though...is it generally +EV to have a concrete, consistent weekly playing schedule? I generally play when I have the time (and play until I've had my fill, usually a couple of hours) because of other obligations that I have, and that time usually differs from day to day. Am I losing out on anything by playing like this?
I don't have a shred of doubt in my mind that not playing with a routine hurts your winnings in the long-term. If anyone has a routine at anything, then all of a sudden they are forced to take some time off (could be as little as a week or less), their timing will be a tad off when they return.

Examples for myself:
~I shipped packages for a bunch of years before and was really good and fast at it. If I took some time off, my I'd be a little slower at first and a little less accurate when I return
~Outdoor basketball season. When I started playing again in April, I hit front rim every time. . lol
~My best months for poker have been those where I play the most hands. It's when I get into a groove and a routine when my timing and best decisions are being made.

I know your poker play could benefit greatly if you could only get into a routine. All it takes is something as small as two hours 5 times a week (mon-fri) after your regular routine during those days is finished.